Nailsea Cranberry and White Venetian Thread Fairy Lamp, Late 19th Century
A luminous example of Victorian fairy lamp artistry, this Nailsea Venetian thread fairy lamp showcases the signature looped and trailed decoration in rich cranberry and white that made Nailsea glass legendary among collectors.
Fairy lamps originated in England in the 1840s in Bristol, designed to cast a warm, intimate glow in dark corners of Victorian parlors and drawing rooms. This piece is a product of the Nailsea Crown and Bottle Glassworks, founded in 1788 near Bristol, England โ one of the most celebrated regional glasshouses of the era, known for its distinctive folk glass traditions and vibrant color work.
Specifications:
- Origin: Nailsea, near Bristol, England
- Manufacturer: Nailsea Crown and Bottle Glassworks, est. 1788
- Period: Late 19th Century
- Colors: Cranberry and white Venetian thread decoration
- Dimensions: 6" W ร 7" H
- Weight: 1.5 lbs
- Condition: Antique โ please review photos carefully
- Ships insured
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